Flash Cards UK Tort Pure Economic Loss
Case: Spartan Steel & Alloys Ltd v Martin & Co Ltd (1973) - Topic
Pure Economic Loss
Case: Spartan Steel & Alloys Ltd v Martin & Co Ltd (1973) - Principle
Economic loss due to negligence can be recoverable if caused by a physical event.
Case: Spartan Steel & Alloys Ltd v Martin & Co Ltd (1973) - Summary
Losses due to power cuts caused by the defendant’s negligence.
Case: Spartan Steel & Alloys Ltd v Martin & Co Ltd (1973) - Outcome
The court allowed a claim for economic loss caused by physical damage.
Case: Murphy v Brentwood District Council (1991) - Topic
Pure Economic Loss
Case: Murphy v Brentwood District Council (1991) - Principle
No claim for pure economic loss unless there is physical damage.
Case: Murphy v Brentwood District Council (1991) - Summary
Plaintiff sued for economic loss caused by defective construction.
Case: Murphy v Brentwood District Council (1991) - Outcome
The claim was dismissed as it did not involve physical damage.
Case: Hedley Byrne & Co Ltd v Heller & Partners Ltd (1964) - Topic
Pure Economic Loss
Case: Hedley Byrne & Co Ltd v Heller & Partners Ltd (1964) - Principle
Liability for negligent misstatements can lead to economic loss.
Case: Hedley Byrne & Co Ltd v Heller & Partners Ltd (1964) - Summary
Plaintiff relied on a negligent financial statement.
Case: Hedley Byrne & Co Ltd v Heller & Partners Ltd (1964) - Outcome
The defendant was held liable for the economic loss caused by their negligent advice.
Case: Esso Petroleum Co Ltd v Mardon (1976) - Topic
Economic Loss Due to Misrepresentation
Case: Esso Petroleum Co Ltd v Mardon (1976) - Principle
Claims for economic loss due to misrepresentation are actionable.
Case: Esso Petroleum Co Ltd v Mardon (1976) - Summary
Plaintiff sued for economic loss caused by misrepresentation about business prospects.
Case: Esso Petroleum Co Ltd v Mardon (1976) - Outcome
The court found Esso liable for misrepresentation and economic loss.
Case: The Aliakmon (1986) - Topic
Pure Economic Loss
Case: The Aliakmon (1986) - Principle
No claim for pure economic loss arising from a negligent act unless there is physical damage.
Case: The Aliakmon (1986) - Summary
Damage caused by negligence led to economic loss.
Case: The Aliakmon (1986) - Outcome
No recovery for pure economic loss without physical damage.
Case: Hedley Byrne & Co Ltd v Heller & Partners Ltd (1964) - Principle
Economic loss due to negligent misstatement can be recovered if the defendant owed a duty of care.
Case: Hedley Byrne & Co Ltd v Heller & Partners Ltd (1964) - Summary
Plaintiff suffered economic loss after relying on a negligent reference given by the defendant.
Case: Hedley Byrne & Co Ltd v Heller & Partners Ltd (1964) - Outcome
The court held that a duty of care existed and allowed the claim for economic loss due to negligent misstatements.
Case: Spartan Steel & Alloys Ltd v Martin & Co Ltd (1973) - Principle
Economic loss due to negligence is recoverable only if it is connected to physical damage or property damage.
Case: Spartan Steel & Alloys Ltd v Martin & Co Ltd (1973) - Summary
Plaintiff’s factory suffered a loss of production due to power supply interruption.
Case: Spartan Steel & Alloys Ltd v Martin & Co Ltd (1973) - Outcome
The court allowed the claim for economic loss linked to physical damage but not for the loss of profit.
Case: Murphy v Brentwood District Council (1991) - Principle
Economic loss due to defective building work is not recoverable in the absence of physical damage.
Case: Murphy v Brentwood District Council (1991) - Summary
The plaintiff sued the council for economic loss resulting from defective building foundations.
Case: Murphy v Brentwood District Council (1991) - Outcome
The House of Lords ruled that the council was not liable for pure economic loss in this case.
Case: White v Jones (1995) - Topic
Economic Loss Due to Negligent Advice
Case: White v Jones (1995) - Principle
A negligent act causing economic loss can give rise to liability.
Case: White v Jones (1995) - Summary
The plaintiff’s father’s solicitor failed to execute a will as instructed, resulting in loss.
Case: White v Jones (1995) - Outcome
The court found that a duty of care existed between the solicitor and the intended beneficiary.
Case: Esso Petroleum Co Ltd v Mardon (1976) - Principle
Claims for economic loss due to negligent misrepresentation are actionable.
Case: Esso Petroleum Co Ltd v Mardon (1976) - Summary
The plaintiff relied on a misrepresentation made by Esso about the potential success of a petrol station.
Case: Esso Petroleum Co Ltd v Mardon (1976) - Outcome
The court found Esso liable for the economic loss caused by its negligent misrepresentation.
